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SPLK-1001 Practice Question: A security analyst wants to accelerate a…
A security analyst wants to accelerate a frequently run search that uses the `Authentication` data model. Which best practice should they follow to ensure the acceleration consumes minimal disk space?
⚠ Common exam trap
Splunk often tests the misconception that acceleration requires storing all historical data (Option B) or that creating separate indexes (Option D) reduces disk space, when in fact summarization with a limited range is the key to minimizing storage.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Use data model acceleration with summarization enabled.
Data model acceleration with summarization enabled pre-computes and stores aggregated results for the `Authentication` data model, which reduces the disk space required compared to storing raw events. Summarization creates compact, time-based buckets of statistical data rather than full event copies, minimizing storage overhead while still accelerating frequently run searches.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Use data model acceleration with summarization enabled.
Why this is correct
Summarization stores only aggregated results, minimizing disk usage.
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Set the acceleration summary range to include all historical data.
Why it's wrong here
Including all historical data increases disk usage for summaries.
- ✗
Disable acceleration and rely on raw search.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling acceleration would not help with disk space; it just avoids acceleration overhead.
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Create a separate index for the data model events.
Why it's wrong here
Using a separate index increases disk usage and is not necessary for acceleration.
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